LTC: What are Fraternal Benefits Societies?

A new consumer-approved video helps explain how a fraternal benefits society like Thrivent is different from other types of insurers. This video will also help you with some talking points as you discuss who Thrivent is and how the company is built to serve our policyholders, not shareholders. The shareable link is: https://video.thrivent.com/view/2EKQQJcg59pl8qeUdZTmWb Watch video       #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Thrivent and LTCG/illumifin Labor Day holiday closures

Thrivent will be closed Monday, Sept. 4 Thrivent (and our underwriting partners at illumifin) will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday the 5th.   #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Where does Thrivent’s LTCi fit?

Consider Thrivent’s standalone LTCi solution when looking for the following benefits, or working with these audiences: Pricing: Return of Premium Zero-Day EP for Home/Community Care State specific advantages: IN (one of the only IN Partnership policies) FL and CA (other carriers may have state-specific pricing) When comparing 5-year benefits Highly competitive rates for women Competitive rates for younger couples Benefits and Riders: Accelerated, 10-pay option Shared Care with Residual Benefit and Dual Waiver of Premium Inflation options of 1%, 2%, 3%, 5%, and FIB Couples discount Caregiver resources Niches: More ages (18 to 79) When carrier strength is important Robust
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Just how competitive is Thrivent’s Long-Term Care insurance solution?

Thrivent’s Long-Term Care insurance is priced very competitively against other traditional LTCi carriers. Additionally, there are niches and benefit spots where Thrivent works well. Learn more in the competitive comparison that showcases Thrivent’s built-in features and optional riders compared to other leading insurers. Download Now       #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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GoldenCare Newsletter | August 7, 2023

  Read Full GoldenCare Newsletter,  August 7, 2023 Edition In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition From GoldenCare: The Next Round of InstaPIVOT™ Enhancements Are Live! The next round of enhancements are live on our exclusive STC Underwriting Tool, InstaPIVOT™! Be sure to join us Thursday next week (8/17) for a demonstration.   OmniFlex: Power in Personalized Plan Designs Wed, Aug 9, 2023 10:00 AM  to  10:30 AM CDT     OmniFlex™ Short-Term Care Available In Two Additional States On June 22 the OmniFlex™ product launched, and already we have an exciting announcement! Effective June 26th, the plan was approved for sales in two
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Guarantee Trust Life, Industry News, Long-Term Care, Manhattan Life, Medicare Supp./Adv., Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates), National Guardian Life, OmniFlex, Short-Term Care, and Thrivent.

Why look at Thrivent when prescreening your client’s health?

Why look at Thrivent when prescreening your client’s health? Few carriers publish preferred rate class guidelines. Thrivent considers all applicants for a preferred rate, and the underwriting guide outlines the preferred health criteria. Thrivent doesn’t auto-decline based on someone being declined by another carrier. (If declined elsewhere though, prescreening health with an underwriter is a must) Read on for Preferred health guidelines and build chart. Preferred Underwriting Checklist Page 5 of the Underwriting Guide All applications are considered for preferred issue, but the criteria below can help determine whether your client may qualify for the preferred risk class. We recommend
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Thrivent LTCi issues 4% more policies at preferred health than a leading competitor

Thrivent LTCi issues 4% more policies at preferred health than a leading competitor In July’s Broker World magazine, the Milliman Long Term Care Insurance Survey showed that 23% of Thrivent policies are issued with our preferred health discount, while a leading competitor only issues 19% as preferred. Distribution of Policies By Rate Class   Full LTCi Survey   #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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How LTCi can help maintain independence

Sharing how LTCi can help maintain independence Many people purchase long-term care coverage because they hope to remain independent as long as they are able. As you enter July and celebrate Independence Day, share this message with your clients. Our Four Truths of Long-Term Care consumer flyer provides four simple talking points to help engage your clients in a discussion about Extended Care planning. Download 4 Truths   #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Thrivent and LTCG/illumifin holiday closures

Thrivent and LTCG/illumifin holiday closures Thrivent and our underwriting partners at LTCG/illumifin will be closed July 4th in observance of Independence Day.   #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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Upcoming Thrivent Holiday Closure – June 19

Thrivent will be closed June 19th In observance of Juneteenth, Thrivent and our underwriting partners at LTCG, will be closed on 6/19/23.   #goldencareagent #thrivent #ltc
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